Green Up at Earth Day Events in the Pocono Mountains

What better place to celebrate Mother Nature than in the beautiful Pocono Mountains? From zipping through the trees to consuming a vegan meal, we’ve got Earth Day covered.

Plan a spring getaway for an Earth Day excursion you and your family will enjoy. Reconnect with nature and check out our upcoming Earth Day events below!

Hawley Earthfest Downtown HawleyDate: April 21-23, 2017Time:See schedule of eventsCost: Free; fees apply for certain activities
You’re invited to Earth’s three-day celebration in Downtown Hawley. With a weekend full of happenings, choose multi-day activities or single out a specific event. Walk in the #WildHawleyParade and discover hands-on activities at the Environmental Expo. Check the schedule for a full list of events.

Earth Day at Pocono TreeVenturesPocono TreeVentures at Fernwood ResortDate: April 22, 2017Time: 10 a.m. to duskCost: $36 and up
Celebrate Earth Day amongst the trees! Climb, balance, and zip through 66 different elements. Buy a ropes course ticket, and get two zip rides free; free gift also included with ropes course ticket. Tickets must be purchased in person at Pocono TreeVentures; tickets not available online.

Jim Thorpe Earth DayDowntown Jim ThorpeDate: April 22, 2017Time: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Cost: Free
Join Jim Thorpe in celebrating 20 years of Earth Day events! Mix and match your activities by celebrating the day four different ways. Enjoy a river clean-up, crafts & workshops, live music, face painting, bounce house, and rock climb just to name a few! Rain date set for April 23, 2017.

Monroe County Earth Day CelebrationNorthampton Community CollegeDate: April 22, 2017Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Cost: Free
Participate in this year’s Earth Day festivities honoring Monroe County’s conservation efforts. Enjoy live music and food, children’s activities, and workshops as well as environmentally-friendly happenings like a give and take, tire amnesty, and e-cycling.

Author: Rachel Camaerei

Rachel Camaerei is the Communications Coordinator for the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. As a native to the Pocono Mountains, Rachel works to rediscover the beautiful place she calls home. Keep up with her blog posts on our website and social media platforms, or reach out to her at rcamaerei@poconos.org.